Category Archives: Treatments

Millions of people are struggling with vein issues like muscle cramps, visible bulging, and leg fatigue. Even when symptoms of varicose veins occur regularly, there may be a question about whether or not a vein specialist should be consulted. The perspective that we take in our Columbia, SC vein clinic is that ongoing pain related […]

Millions of people suffer the frustrating symptoms of varicose veins. Because the accumulation of blood in multiple veins can be difficult to disguise, there are cosmetic issues to manage. Because fluid accumulation increases the pressure inside of veins, there is an issue with comfort. While varicose veins may not initially cause troublesome side-effects like noticeable […]

The season of shorts and tank tops is just around the corner. It is this realization that may send some people to the gym a few extra times a week. It is also a realization that can cause shudders of panic. If your spider veins or varicose veins have worsened over the winter months, you […]

Healthcare has been a hot topic of discussion for several years now. Amidst ongoing changes, one of the trends that have been noticed is that consumers are not only paying more for healthcare coverage but that they also often struggle to figure out how to pay for the healthcare they need when they need it. […]

One of the most important aspects of protecting your health and wellness is to stay informed. This is relevant to all aspects of physical well-being, including how functional your veins are. It is understandable that most people think that spider veins and varicose veins are normal. While they may be common, you might still have questions […]

Varicose veins are typically considered a cosmetic problem. That is, except among those who live with the aching, throbbing, and burning discomfort that occurs when veins twist and bulge beneath the skin. If you have varicose veins, you know that appearance is one small reason to obtain appropriate treatment. At the same time, you may […]

Millions of people in our country are affected by the venous disease we know as varicose veins. The appearance of ropey, bulging veins can present severe cosmetic concerns. Even more, the pressure and weakness of affected veins often become physically uncomfortable, as well. People do not get varicose veins because they have done something wrong. […]

As much as we focus on vein health, we find it important to also support our patients in living the healthiest lives possible. In honor of American Heart Month, we are offering a 3 not-so common tips on how to keep the ticker strumming along at a healthy pace. A healthy heart means a greater […]

The chillier months are upon us, at least for a little while. During this time, it can be oh, so easy to stay bundled up inside, away from the colder temperatures. Snow and other nasty weather, coupled with shorter days, can steal your motivation to stay active. This is so much easier when the sun […]

Rebounding. It’s a type of gentle exercise that many of us may remember our mother’s doing back in the 80’s. While today’s avid rebounders probably don’t don leg warmers and headbands to perform their circulation-boosting activity, the enjoyment these folks seem to get from their exercise complements various other benefits. When we were children, most […]